Melvin Joseph Schmitt

Melvin Joseph Schmitt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eula and Henry Schmitt; and his siblings. He is the beloved husband of 64 years of Gloria Nepveaux Schmitt. He is the loving father of Michael L. Schmitt (Alicia), Patrick J. Schmitt, Pamela Laborie Seher (Warren), and David P. Schmitt (Jeanne). He is the devoted grandfather of Nicole Schmitt, Michael J. Schmitt, Brigid Laborie, Jesse Schmitt, and Dustin Schmitt. Melvin was one of the original Mississippi River Bridge Police Officers (now CCC), retiring at the rank of Captain and then working for numerous years as a Reserve Officer with Gretna Police Department. He was a proud US Navy veteran serving during war time and then returning to work at Avondale Shipyards, one of which job he contracted asbestosis which eventually took his life. It was a well fought battle, and if you knew him you would know that he fought hard, just like he worked for many years. He was also the former owner/ operator of Superior Fence Company. He left this world surrounded by his children and all of his grandchildren including his buddy Scamp. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Thursday, August 20, 2020 beginning at 11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 PM at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. In order to satisfy the COVID-19 restrictions, we are asking all friends and family to please wear your face masks. Thank you.